In this work, synthesis and investigations on chitosan-based hydrogels modified with Aloe vera juice are presented. These materials were synthesized by UV radiation. Investigations involved analysis of chemical structure FTIR spectroscopy, sorption properties in physiological liquids, strength texture analyzer, surface topography Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM technique), vitro cytotoxicity MTT test using L929 murine fibroblasts. Particular attention was focused both determining the impact...

This study investigates the physicochemical properties of hydrogels based on PVA and PVP crosslinked with PEGDA, focusing their swelling capacity, surface roughness, incubation behavior, structural modifications upon bioactive component incorporation. Swelling analysis demonstrated that amount molecular weight PEGDA significantly influences hydrogels' sorption properties, highest coefficient observed for samples 2 mL (575 g/mol) due to a looser network structure, while lowest was recorded...

Hydrogels belong to the group of polymers that recently become more and popular. This is a result unique properties mentioned materials such as biocompatibility, biodegradability well great sorption capacity. Combination with gold nanoparticles results in preparation innovative can be applicable wide range areas special emphasis on medicine. In present publication series chitosan based hydrogels modified were prepared. These subsequently characterized by number physicochemical analysis...

The aspect of drug delivery is significant in many biomedical subareas including tissue engineering. Many studies are being performed to develop composites with application potential for bone regeneration which at the same provide adequate conditions osteointegration and deliver active substance conducive healing process. Hydroxyapatite shows a great this field due its osteoinductive osteoconductive properties. In paper, hydroxyapatite synthesis via wet precipitation method further use as...

Abstract Hydrogels belong to the group of materials with growing interest on market polymers. In this article, hydrogels based Beetosan were obtained using ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Main component hydrogel matrix—Beetosan—is chitosan from naturally died honeybees. Such modified active substances, that is, caffeine, bee pollen, Salvia officinalis (sage), and Aloe vera juice. Next, analysis cytotoxicity in relation murine fibroblasts by 3‐[4,5‐dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl]‐2,5‐diphenyltetrazolium...

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a bioactive ceramic with great potential for the regeneration of skeletal system. However, its mechanical properties, especially brittleness, limit application. Therefore, in order to increase ability transmit stresses, it can be combined polymer phase, which increases strength without eliminating important aspect bioactivity. The presented work focuses on obtaining organic–inorganic hydrogel materials based whey protein isolate (WPI) reinforced nano-HAp powder....

Hydrogels belong to the group of polymers with a three-dimensional crosslinked structure, and their crosslinking density strongly affects physicochemical properties. Here, we verified impact both average molecular weight agents used during photopolymerization hydrogels that content on selected properties these materials. First, PVP-based modified Aloe vera juice L-ascorbic acid were prepared using UV radiation. Next, surface morphology was characterized via optical scanning electron...

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This study involves the synthesis of hydroxyapatite and describes preparation characterization polymer coatings based on poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate modified with bovine serum albumin hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite was obtained by wet chemical characterized X-ray diffraction FTIR spectroscopy, its Ca/P molar ratio determined (1.69 ± 0.08). The ceramic were used in composite materials polymeric matrix. composition their morphology recorded SEM imaging. Moreover, measurements surface...

Many investigations are currently being performed to develop the effective synthesis methodology of magnetic nanoparticles with appropriately functionalized surfaces. Here, novelty presented work involves preparation nano-sized PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag particles, i.e., main purpose was a surface. Firstly, Fe3O4 particles were prepared via Massart process. Next, Ag+ reduction conducted in presence form nanosilver coating. The reaction arabic gum as stabilizing agent. Sound energy-using sonication...

Tamoxifen is a well-known active substance with anticancer activity. Currently, many investigations are performed on the development of carriers that provide its effective delivery. Particular attention directed toward formation cyclodextrin-drug complexes to prolonged drug According our knowledge, in form polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/gelatin-based hydrogels incorporated β-cyclodextrin-tamoxifen and additionally modified nanogold have not been presented literature. In this work, two series...

Abstract Biodegradable superabsorbent matrixes for a slow‐release fertilizer were prepared by using crosslinked acrylic acid and water‐soluble granular phosphorus KH 2 PO 4 . The effects of the amount crosslinker, initiator concentration on water absorption investigated optimized. products show excellent slow release water‐retention capacity, being nontoxic in soil environment‐friendly, could be useful especially agricultural horticultural applications. results showed that hydrogel structure...

In recent years, many investigations on the development of innovative dressing materials with potential applications, e.g., for cytostatics delivery, have been performed. One most promising carriers is albumin, which tends to accumulate near cancer cells. Here, chitosan-based hydrogels containing albumin spheres and Aloe vera juice, designed treatment skin cancers or burn wounds resulting from radiotherapy, were developed. The presence in hydrogel matrices was confirmed via Fourier transform...

Composites comprising biodegradable polymer matrix, bioactive ceramic fillers and metallic nanoparticles can be applied in the substitution of bone tissue many others medical dental applications. Recently, fully resorbable composite materials applicable as substitutes are subject intensive studies surgical reconstruction engineering. Biological composites, such teeth, contain hydroxyapatite (HAp), a mineral component with composition Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2. Silver or silver ions have long been...